1. Don’t mess with her – she’s Boudicca! …. Or is it Boadicea?
Starter activity. Watch the ‘Horrible Histories Boudicca Song’ Why did the Romans fear Boudicca so much? How useful are songs for finding out about ancient history?
Don’t mess with her – she’s Boudicca! …. Or is it Boadicea?

2. Rebellion!  Learning objectives
 Key words: rebellion loot
Rebellion!
 Learning objectives
TBAT give reasons why rebellion broke out & failed
To assess the accuracy of accounts from the time

3. In AD 61 the Roman governor (man in charge) of Britain, Suetonius, decided to use 2 Roman legions to conquer rebels on the Isle of Anglesey. While he was away the Iceni tribe, led by their warrior queen, Boudicca staged a deadly attack.
Read the extract provided and list:
Reasons why Boudicca attacked the Romans
Reasons why the rebellion failed
Read the account of the rebellion by a Roman historian. What does he blame the rebellion on? Can we really trust this source?

4.  Your task
Read the account of the ending of the rebellion in Contrasts and Connections (p.39) & on a scrap of paper, try to draw a map of the battle. Include the position of the following:
Roman legions, auxiliaries & cavalry
Britons, their wives & carts
If you were Suetonius, what would you do to ensure there was no more trouble with local tribes?

5. Battle plan:

6. Why was this statue to Boudicca made in 1902 and placed next door to the Houses of Parliament?

7.  Your task
Read p.38 of ‘Contrasts and Connections’ and make a list of reasons why a rebellion broke out in Britain in AD61
How accurate was the ‘Horrible Histories’ song?
Read p.39 and list the reasons why the Romans won the battle Why was it so important to put the rebellion down?

8. Have you got the Celtic X Factor
Have you got the Celtic X Factor. Write an extra verse of the song, describing what happened to Queen Boudicca in the end! Think of some suitable moves!

9.  Success criteria Needs improving Satisfactory WOW factor!
Includes references to some, not all events of the battle Watling Street
Some attempt to set the lyrics to the original music
Refers to most if not all of the key events of the battle
Explains some of the reasons why Boudicca’s army lost
Lyrics generally match the melody of the original song. Some good performances.
Includes all the key events of the battle
Explains reasons why Boudicca lost and the Roman army won
Strong and imaginative performances as a group. Lyrics match melody of song

10.  Homework
Write an obituary on the life of Queen Boudicca. Use the template on the Studyhistory website to help you. Supplement your account with evidence from your own research.
It should include:
Description of Boudicca & her family
Reasons why she rose up against the Romans
Examples of her brave actions
Sad description of her final battle

11.  Plenary Explain these words:
Legionary Auxilliary Centurion
3 reasons why the native Britons rebelled
3 reasons why the Romans were able to defeat Boudicca’s army
Why do we still remember Boudicca today?